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There's a gentleman in the SPOKANE, Washington area that is blind and produced several CD's without the benefit of sight. A really great musician. For the life of me I can't recall his name at this moment however the last name of "Livingston" keeps jumping into my mind. Perhaps some of yo...

Mickey, Is this guitar still for sale? I've been looking for a SD10 for a good price. But, this is not that much more for only couple hundred dollars. I'm just a beginner, but I figure sooner or later I might want to learn C6. Thanks for your response, Steve Lafferty If this guitar isn't for sale do...

Is this guitar still for sale?

I am seeking some expert advice on a good guitar for me to start learning on as a day one beginner.

I been playing 6 string Tele and Strat for quite some time. But, I have always wanted to learn to play pedal steel.

I'm a real newbie.

Thanks so much in advance for all your suggestions.

Would be great to see some pictures.
Thanks

I play 6 string telecaster and strat lead guitar for about 20 years and I have been thinking of getting a 10 string single neck pedal steel to learn on and I am wondering what the advantages or disadvantages are of a keyless vs keyed?
Thank you so much for your help in advance,
Steve Lafferty

Is this guitar still for sale? If so, is it located in Nashville or what part of the country? Thank you so much in advance for your response. The only reason I am asking is that I am close to Nashville area and I might want to drive there and pick it up personally. I myself live in Southern Illinois...

suddenly you have givin me hope to be able to play well.

Thanks so much for you input.

Steve

I would totally agree that if you have the will you will find a way. The part that i have a hard time with is "how well"? I only say this because the PSG is to much built around being able to see the fret and be really accurate at hitting those frets, not to mention, the learning curve on ...

That is all well and good. But, try putting on a blindfold and see how good ya sound. Dobro is one thing but pedal steel is another. I would think.

Im looking to get started learning to play PSG. Would it be easier to learn, as a beginner, on a 10 string E9 or a 12 string Universal? Reason I am asking is because I notice there doesn't seem to be as much material out there for Universal as there is for E9. Thanks so much for all your input, Steve

That is good. I like to see that. I like that video a lot. But, ;like i said you gotta be really great at it. thanks for sharing that video.

Hey there,

What part of Seattle you live in? I am originally from Seattle myself.

Went to Renton High School waaaaay back in the day. Many many years ago. I graduated in 1965.

Anyway, nice looking unit you got there. Im sure it will go quickly.

Later,
Steve

I don't see that being blind is detrimental to playing steel. Every steel player is playing blind on a darkened stage. The violin doesn't even have frets or fret markers. The musicians are looking at the music in front of them, and at the conductor. They're not looking at their fingerboards. I was ...

Is there anyone here who knows Neil Livingson? I use to play music with Neil many years ago and have lost touch with him and I think about Neil alot. He was such a great guy and great musician. He was without a doubt one of the best pedal steel players I ever worked with or heard play. Neil had a si...

So what are the feelings about keyed vs keyless? As a newbie just wondering. Thanks so much for all your great advice.

Steve.

Without a doubt Paul Franklin, Lloyd Green & David Hartley. But I also like to listen to Mickey Adams teaching lessons on You Tube.

David, I believe you are right. That is the conclusion I came to earlier after listening to all the good advice from everyone here. I am so glad I became a member of SGF. I will start checking out this forum, sales, to see what is out there since we have no PSG shops here in Las Vegas. Thank you so ...

I have one last question.

I also would like to know your thought between a S10 and a S12 Universal Tuning? Keeping in mind that I am a total beginner.

Thanks so much again for your help

Steve

Thanks so much for letting us know and congrats to you for finding a good home for your guitar.

Have a blessed day,

Steve

Thank you all so much for all your great input. I think I agree with the idea that I probably wouldn't be happy not being able to pull off the true pedal sounds with a lap steel. I am going to keep my eye open for an S10 within my budget of $1500. And I even more agree that I need to find me a teach...

I am new to this forum so I hope I posted this question in the right place. I have played music about 35 years for a living on the road and locally. I played bass guitar for years and 6 string in my own groups, but only rhythm, never any lead work to speak of.. Well, I am 66 years old now I have alw...